A Call for Help: Greg Ellis

[Gryphon]

The Cowboy Roundup
By Jay Henry

In a stunning interview with former Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin, ex-Cowboy Greg Ellis stated that hybrid defensive end DeMarcus Ware would attempt to remove himself from ballgames just to get Ellis onto the field.

Ellis was released by the Cowboys earlier this season and subsequently picked up by the Raiders. Ellis still seems a little bitter over his disposal from "America 's team," even going so far as to state that the team is not ready to win a Super Bowl.

Since Ellis has played his entire career for the Cowboys, I'm pretty comfortable stating his best years are behind him. Ellis is 33 years old and has 12 years of NFL wear and tear on his 6'6" frame.

He made his first Pro Bowl in 2007 after coming back from a career threatening achilles injury and logging 12.5 sacks.

Last season Greg only totaled eight sacks, had no forced fumbles, and only recorded 36 tackles. Granted that was partly due to a reduction in playing time, but Ellis is getting close to NFL retirement age.

In defense of the Cowboys, DeMarcus Ware was dangerously close to breaking the league sack record last season. I think it's safe to say that any player that comes that close to logging 23 sacks in a single season isn't coming out of the game.

Maybe Greg is a little bitter because he has been sent to the NFL graveyard; a retirement home of sorts for players who can't stay away.

Ellis has become part of an elite club of players that decided to give Oaktown a try and will soon find out why Al Davis built his cave in such a town. Randy Moss is the exception to the rule Greg; he somehow was able to except the claws of the falcon.

There will be no 110 tackle, 3 interception, and 15 sack season for Greg. He will not revive a dying franchise out in Oakland in an effort to get back at Jerry for letting him go.

Greg, this isn't how things are done homie. We all understand that you have an affinity for Dallas, which is the team that decided to bring you into the NFL. But don't go out like this.

Don't drive the bus that you are throwing the coaches under. Greg, we appreciate your service out in Dallas. You gave us twelve wonderful seasons, some playing injured.

But is this really how you want to be remembered. As a bitter old man who had to be thrown out of the party because he drank too much and couldn't hold his liquor?

Greg thanks again for being a good soldier. But please refrain from throwing eggs at the front door and rolling our trees with toilet tissue.

-JH

http://mvn.com/thecowboyroundup/2009/07/a-call-for-help-greg-ellis-wants-out-of-oakland.html

 

[5mics]

The Cowboy Roundup
By Jay Henry

In a stunning interview with former Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin, ex-Cowboy Greg Ellis stated that hybrid defensive end DeMarcus Ware would attempt to remove himself from ballgames just to get Ellis onto the field.

Ellis was released by the Cowboys earlier this season and subsequently picked up by the Raiders. Ellis still seems a little bitter over his disposal from "America 's team," even going so far as to state that the team is not ready to win a Super Bowl.

Since Ellis has played his entire career for the Cowboys, I'm pretty comfortable stating his best years are behind him. Ellis is 33 years old and has 12 years of NFL wear and tear on his 6'6" frame.

He made his first Pro Bowl in 2007 after coming back from a career threatening achilles injury and logging 12.5 sacks.

Last season Greg only totaled eight sacks, had no forced fumbles, and only recorded 36 tackles. Granted that was partly due to a reduction in playing time, but Ellis is getting close to NFL retirement age.

In defense of the Cowboys, DeMarcus Ware was dangerously close to breaking the league sack record last season. I think it's safe to say that any player that comes that close to logging 23 sacks in a single season isn't coming out of the game.

Maybe Greg is a little bitter because he has been sent to the NFL graveyard; a retirement home of sorts for players who can't stay away.

Ellis has become part of an elite club of players that decided to give Oaktown a try and will soon find out why Al Davis built his cave in such a town. Randy Moss is the exception to the rule Greg; he somehow was able to except the claws of the falcon.

There will be no 110 tackle, 3 interception, and 15 sack season for Greg. He will not revive a dying franchise out in Oakland in an effort to get back at Jerry for letting him go.

Greg, this isn't how things are done homie. We all understand that you have an affinity for Dallas, which is the team that decided to bring you into the NFL. But don't go out like this.

Don't drive the bus that you are throwing the coaches under. Greg, we appreciate your service out in Dallas. You gave us twelve wonderful seasons, some playing injured.
But is this really how you want to be remembered. As a bitter old man who had to be thrown out of the party because he drank too much and couldn't hold his liquor?

Greg thanks again for being a good soldier. But please refrain from throwing eggs at the front door and rolling our trees with toilet tissue.

-JH

http://mvn.com/thecowboyroundup/2009/07/a-call-for-help-greg-ellis-wants-out-of-oakland.html

Ellis did give us 12 good, solid years. I won't speak ill of him even though his actions have been annoying. Nways, I'm just glad that we've moved on and are giving Spencer a shot as the starter.....

 

[xpistofer]

Ellis did give us 12 good, solid years. I won't speak ill of him even though his actions have been annoying. Nways, I'm just glad that we've moved on and are giving Spencer a shot as the starter.....

I see it a little differently. I now think his poor leadership was a direct contributor to our massive failure during the last 12 years. If I am correct, then that is the height of irony: drafting Greg instead of Randy.

I hate it when guys have a chance to lead and they decide to do it the wrong way. And I hate it when GM's are slow to recognize and remedy such situations.

Now, this is strange in a sense, because it seems that Greg is a fantastic guy in the community and off the field. But in the locker room... I am truly, truly glad that he is no longer there.

 

[Four]

I see it a little differently. I now think his poor leadership was a direct contributor to our massive failure during the last 12 years. If I am correct, then that is the height of irony: drafting Greg instead of Randy.

I hate it when guys have a chance to lead and they decide to do it the wrong way. And I hate it when GM's are slow to recognize and remedy such situations.

Now, this is strange in a sense, because it seems that Greg is a fantastic guy in the community and off the field. But in the locker room... I am truly, truly glad that he is no longer there.

of course it's gregs fault, when fans justify their negative attitudes on 13 years of losing there is no excuse for a player who was on the team most of those 13 years to be frustrated or negative. Never mind player after player saying greg was a good teammate and locker room guy. What do the players know?

I mean it's not like they were closer to the losses than we ever could be, why on earth would they be frustrated, and who the hell is greg to be frustrated too, it's not like greg was a cowboys fan...

 

[dadymat]

11 seasons not 12 ...but whos counting..?

 

[CoCo]

I don't blame Ellis at all for the losing that took place during his tenure. He was in some respects a diamond amongst trash D ) for quite some time .

But as the writer stated, why go out this way? Jerry has gone out of his way to thank and esteem Greg for his time here. Why can't Greg leave it at that? Sorry Greg, there will be no opportunity for "in your face". Not at 33 years old and headed to Oakland of all places.

Instead, Greg wants to go public (for what 3 years running?) with how he was done wrong. First it was position, then money, then playing time. And it was always someone else's fault. All the time Jerry and others are saying "what a fine leader."

We can and maybe should appreciate Greg for all of what he gave here during his career. But to be fair, he also deserves criticism now for what he wanted to take in these last few years. There is no other way to slice it than "me first" and "team second".

 

[TellerMorrow34]

He'll get his chance to stick it to Dallas when we play Oakland this coming season. Unfortunately for him we'll be running right over him, and the rest of the Raiders defense, that day and claiming yet another victory.